SO16 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SO16

SO16, Southampton has recorded a total of 659 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.15 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SO16 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SO16, encompassing approximately 46574 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (295) incidents (1.37% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (-24.66% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (53) incidents (-30.26% decrease)

SO16 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hospital with total crimes: 29
  • Borrowdale Road with total crimes: 20
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17

SO16 Crime Map

Postcodes in SO16

The postcode district are associated with the SO16, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SO16 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 295 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29514.151.37%
Anti-social behaviour556.33-24.66%
Vehicle crime531.18-30.26%
Shoplifting501.14-28.57%
Public order471.07-33.80%
Criminal damage and arson441.01-12.00%
Other theft350.9425.00%
Burglary270.7522.73%
Drugs170.5813.33%
Other crime100.37-37.50%
Possession of weapons90.210.00%
Theft from the person90.19800.00%
Bicycle theft60.19-40.00%
Robbery20.13-60.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 291 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29115.822.46%
Vehicle crime766.25-10.59%
Anti-social behaviour731.6317.74%
Public order711.5710.94%
Shoplifting701.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson501.5011.11%
Other theft281.07-26.32%
Burglary220.60-46.34%
Other crime160.4714.29%
Drugs150.340.00%
Bicycle theft100.3211.11%
Possession of weapons90.21-35.71%
Robbery50.19400.00%
Theft from the person10.11-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 284 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28416.0220.85%
Vehicle crime856.10240.00%
Shoplifting701.83-13.58%
Public order641.5023.08%
Anti-social behaviour621.3740.91%
Criminal damage and arson451.33-15.09%
Burglary410.97141.18%
Other theft380.88-9.52%
Drugs150.82114.29%
Other crime140.3227.27%
Possession of weapons140.30180.00%
Bicycle theft90.30125.00%
Theft from the person40.19-33.33%
Robbery10.09-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 235 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23512.60-6.00%
Shoplifting815.0555.77%
Criminal damage and arson531.7435.90%
Public order521.14-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour441.122.33%
Other theft420.9420.00%
Vehicle crime250.90-13.79%
Burglary170.54-34.62%
Other crime110.3757.14%
Drugs70.24-50.00%
Theft from the person60.15200.00%
Possession of weapons50.13-64.29%
Robbery50.11400.00%
Bicycle theft40.11-20.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 250 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25012.658.23%
Public order725.3784.62%
Shoplifting521.558.33%
Anti-social behaviour431.12-31.75%
Criminal damage and arson390.920.00%
Other theft350.8445.83%
Vehicle crime290.7526.09%
Burglary260.62116.67%
Drugs140.5655.56%
Possession of weapons140.3055.56%
Other crime70.3075.00%
Bicycle theft50.15-28.57%
Theft from the person20.11-33.33%
Robbery10.04-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 231 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23111.04-4.94%
Anti-social behaviour634.9670.27%
Shoplifting481.3554.84%
Public order391.03-30.36%
Criminal damage and arson390.84-25.00%
Other theft240.84-4.00%
Vehicle crime230.52-23.33%
Burglary120.490.00%
Drugs90.26-10.00%
Possession of weapons90.19125.00%
Bicycle theft70.19133.33%
Other crime40.15-42.86%
Robbery30.0950.00%
Theft from the person30.060.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 243 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24310.99-9.67%
Public order565.2243.59%
Criminal damage and arson521.20-8.77%
Anti-social behaviour371.12-24.49%
Shoplifting310.79-24.39%
Vehicle crime300.6720.00%
Other theft250.64-16.67%
Burglary120.54-45.45%
Drugs100.260.00%
Other crime70.21-36.36%
Possession of weapons40.15-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.09-40.00%
Robbery20.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 269 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26912.263.07%
Criminal damage and arson575.7846.15%
Anti-social behaviour491.2232.43%
Shoplifting411.0517.14%
Public order390.88-2.50%
Other theft300.84-23.08%
Vehicle crime250.64-10.71%
Burglary220.5437.50%
Other crime110.47-21.43%
Drugs100.24-44.44%
Possession of weapons70.21-22.22%
Bicycle theft50.150.00%
Theft from the person40.110.00%
Robbery20.09-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 261 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26111.723.57%
Public order405.60-33.33%
Other theft390.86116.67%
Criminal damage and arson390.84-30.36%
Anti-social behaviour370.840.00%
Shoplifting350.7916.67%
Vehicle crime280.750.00%
Drugs180.6050.00%
Burglary160.39-5.88%
Other crime140.34180.00%
Possession of weapons90.30125.00%
Robbery50.1925.00%
Bicycle theft50.11150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 252 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25211.291.61%
Public order605.413.45%
Criminal damage and arson561.299.80%
Anti-social behaviour371.202.78%
Shoplifting300.79-31.82%
Vehicle crime280.64-15.15%
Other theft180.60-37.93%
Burglary170.39-15.00%
Drugs120.37140.00%
Other crime50.260.00%
Possession of weapons40.11-20.00%
Robbery40.09100.00%
Bicycle theft20.09-33.33%
Theft from the person10.04-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 248 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24811.64-1.20%
Public order585.32-18.31%
Criminal damage and arson511.256.25%
Shoplifting441.1083.33%
Anti-social behaviour360.94-18.18%
Vehicle crime330.773.12%
Other theft290.71-6.45%
Burglary200.625.26%
Other crime50.43-16.67%
Drugs50.11-44.44%
Possession of weapons50.11-28.57%
Theft from the person30.1150.00%
Bicycle theft30.06-50.00%
Robbery20.060.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 251 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25111.850.00%
Public order715.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson481.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour441.030.00%
Vehicle crime320.940.00%
Other theft310.690.00%
Shoplifting240.670.00%
Burglary190.520.00%
Drugs90.410.00%
Possession of weapons70.190.00%
Other crime60.150.00%
Bicycle theft60.130.00%
Robbery20.130.00%
Theft from the person20.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 259.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 295 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024295
August 2024291
July 2024284
June 2024235
May 2024250
April 2024231
March 2024243
February 2024269
January 2024261
December 2023252
November 2023248
October 2023251

A total of 110 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 202414
June 202411
May 20247
April 20244
March 20247
February 202411
January 202414
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 467 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202476
July 202485
June 202425
May 202429
April 202423
March 202430
February 202425
January 202428
December 202328
November 202333
October 202332

A total of 141 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 202415
June 20247
May 202414
April 20249
March 202410
February 202410
January 202418
December 202312
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 374 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202428
July 202438
June 202442
May 202435
April 202424
March 202425
February 202430
January 202439
December 202318
November 202329
October 202331

A total of 669 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202471
July 202464
June 202452
May 202472
April 202439
March 202456
February 202439
January 202440
December 202360
November 202358
October 202371

A total of 573 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202450
July 202445
June 202453
May 202439
April 202439
March 202452
February 202457
January 202439
December 202356
November 202351
October 202348

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20249
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 96 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202414
June 20245
May 202414
April 20249
March 20244
February 20247
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 251 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202422
July 202441
June 202417
May 202426
April 202412
March 202412
February 202422
January 202416
December 202317
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 580 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202473
July 202462
June 202444
May 202443
April 202463
March 202437
February 202449
January 202437
December 202337
November 202336
October 202344

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
February 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 576 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202470
July 202470
June 202481
May 202452
April 202448
March 202431
February 202441
January 202435
December 202330
November 202344
October 202324

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SO16 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Borrowdale Road
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total17
    Shoplifting14
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Newman Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Emsworth Road
    Total14
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Mansel Court
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Shirley High Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Jersey Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Broughton Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Knowles Close
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Croydon Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. The Mount
    Total8
    Vehicle crime4
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
  • 13. Cuckmere Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Flanders Field Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Linford Crescent
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Malwood Avenue
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Romsey Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Thorndike Road
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 19. Fleming Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 20. Lord Mountbatten Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Parkville Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Rockall Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 23. Vine Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Briarswood
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 25. Ennerdale Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 26. Haweswater Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
  • 27. Wimpson Gardens
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. John Mill Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. M271
    Total5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bembridge Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1